Rudder / Steering oar

Scale: circa 1:25. Rudder / steering oar from a model of a Portuguese barco rabelo or wine barge, used to transport wine from the upper reaches of the River Dourno to Gaia and Leixoes.

Object details

ID: AAE0002.13
Type: Rudder / Steering oar
Materials: Wood; Metal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: Unknown
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 32 mm x 848 mm x 40 mm
Parts: Portuguese Barco Rabelo (Full hull model)